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Thursday, 07 October 2010 |
Postcards
MITCH TRAPHAGEN
Some think it’s tacky, others think it’s neat, but the Sykes Building in downtown Tampa is truly an amazing feat of engineering. Who would have guessed that a beer can could be 454 feet tall? In all honesty, I think it is extremely cool and there is nothing tacky about it. The tower, formerly known as Rivergate Tower, is a true bay area landmark. Construction on the 32 floor building began in 1986 and it is the sixth tallest building in Tampa. Velma Watson (thanks for writing — it’s great to hear from you!) got it as did Kathleen Baldwin (ooohhh! A 30 story hike? Give him my condolences! It’s great to hear from you!), Syl Dahl (I want to hear more about the Exploding Chicken! I will watch my email.  Thanks for writing), Ron Greenwood (thanks for the note, Ron! I think I’ll start doing the same with airport visitors), Robin Greenwood (thanks for the note, Robin! We had a great time with the fabulous BBQ and listening to the Eric Culberson Blues Band. Keep us all updated at www.elmiraswildlife.org, please!) and Bill and Margie Galbreath (it is definitely something to see! Thanks - it is so good to hear from you!). This week we have something that could easily be found via Google, but try to resist the path of convenience. Do you know where this is? Have you visited it? I’m looking forward to hearing (and sharing) your stories. Email
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or send a postcard to 210 Woodland Estates Blvd., Ruskin, FL, 33570. I’d save a spot for you at the picnic table but I don’t think there is one.
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